Wanted repeat offender arrested

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A repeat offender accused of allowing his ankle monitor to expire has been located and arrested.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say 39-year-old Lester Maipi was arrested eight times on a variety of offenses in the past two years. He was wanted and on the loose after allowing his ankle monitor to die, police say. Monday morning, officials said Maipi had been located.